This 1940s film shows Dodge Motors contributing to the WWII war effort, and shows the company’s command cars and trucks that are being used throughout the world as part of the armed forces. While Dodge’s defense activities take priority, the company is still putting out some cars based on 1941 designs. Famed stunt driver Jimmie Lynch is shown behind the wheel of one of these new cars, showing how the car and its Powerflow engine being put through its paces. Lynch drives it up a flight of stairs, puts it off a ramp, drives it over railroad ties, and puts it through a variety of punishments including the scary “Roll of Death”.
Jimmie Lynch and his Death Dodgers were famous for their “Thrill Hunter” shows. Auto thrill shows were a staple at State Fairs and other outdoor entertainment venues in this country. In the 1930s there were many pioneer auto show outfits operated by brave men like Joie Chitwood, Stoney Roberts, Lucky Teeter (who died giving a performance) and Jimmie Lynch who provided vicarious excitement for millions of fans for decades.
Lynch’s shows for Dodge served to advertise the many advanced design features that made the 1934 Plymouth his choice to survive the severe abuse inflicted on the cars in those performances. Lynch would remain loyal to the Chrysler Corporation throughout his career as a daredevil as can be seen in this very entertaining film.
Includes great slow motion shots, and of course insane stunts with very heavy cars.
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